The holiday season in Lafayette is pure magic — twinkling lights, cozy cocoa, and family traditions that make memories to last all year. Macaroni KID Lafayette is your go-to guide for everything merry and bright — from festive events and dazzling light displays to Santa visits and local holiday fun. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget.
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Upcoming Holiday Events and Santa Visits in Lafayette
Looking for parades, tree lightings, Santa photo ops, and holiday markets? We’ve got you covered! These family-friendly holiday events in Lafayette are the perfect way to celebrate the season.
December 5th
Polar Express 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM, $83+
Holiday Cookie Decorating Class 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, $40+
December 6th
Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, varies
Reindeer Rendezvous 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, varies
Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, free
Christmas at the Canal 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, varies
Winter Celebration 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, free
Purdue Christmas Show 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM, varies
Photos with Santa 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Free
Christmas Cookie Decorating 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, $40
Howliday Howl Night6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, entrance fee
December 7th
Purdue Christmas Show 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, varies
Historical Holiday Concert 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, free
Stidham Family Christmas Party 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, free
December 9th
Celtic Angels Christmas 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, varies
December 11th
Winter Makers Market 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM, varies
December 12th
Holiday Drop and Shop 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM, varies
Dinner with Santa 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Free
December 13th
Pet Pictures with Santa 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $5+
Breakfast with Santa 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, $45+
Donuts with Santa 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, varies
Jingle Bell Splash 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, $25/Family
Joyeux Noel a Post du Ouiatenon 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, entrance fee may apply
Deck the Halls with Christmas 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Free
Light of Giving- A Community Celebration of Hope 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, free
Gingerbread and Jammies 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, $25
Paws and Santa Claus Market 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, free to attend, items for sale
Cookies with Santa and Chili Cook-Off 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, free
A Merry Main Street Market 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM, free to attend, items for sale
Christmas Community Event 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, free
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, varies
December 14th
Holiday Drop and Shop 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, varies
Winter Market 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, entrance fee
Sunday with Santa 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, $25
December 18th
Luminare Christmas 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, varies
December 20th
Cookies with Santa and Chili Cook-Off 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, free
Christmas on the Farm 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Free with park admission
December 21st
Christmas Toy Giveaway 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, free
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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